Pitchers and catchers have reported to Florida and Arizona this week for the start of Spring Training, which means the 2026 MLB regular season is right around the corner. The 2026 season is set to start on Wednesday, March 25, with the New York Yankees taking on the San Francisco Giants.
This season should be another memorable campaign, as the other 29 teams will try to dethrone the back-to-back World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers. We’ll also keep an eye on what superstar sluggers Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani can do for an encore in 2026 after winning the AL and NL MVPs, respectively, last season.
However, before the first pitch takes place in San Francisco next month, we’ve got to talk about some bets. Multiple sportsbooks have rolled out individual season-long player props for various markets. This is the perfect time to put your wagers in (responsibly), as these odds will likely change over the next few weeks based on what happens in Spring Training and the World Baseball Classic.
Below, we’re going to hand out some of our favorite season-long bets for the 2026 season. The goal is to update this post with multiple bets leading up to Opening Day, which will include the latest odds for these plays.
2026 MLB Futures: Player Prop Totals
Odds courtesy of BetMGM, DraftKings, and FanDuel Sportsbooks
1. Byron Buxton to record 20-plus stolen bases (+120 DraftKings)
For only the second time in his career, Buxton had 20 or more stolen bases, racking up 24 in 2025. The first time Buxton did this was in 2017, when he had 29 stolen bases. During that season, he played 140 games while hitting .253 with 16 home runs and 51 RBI.
Last season, Buxton was able to stay mostly healthy, playing 126 games, which led to a huge year at the plate (.264 average with a career-high 35 home runs and 83 RBIs). With this play, we’re banking on Buxton to stay healthy and have his third-straight season with at least 100 games played.
For the Twins to make noise in a competitive AL Central this season, they’ll need Buxton to play like an All-Star in the outfield, at the plate, and on the base paths. 20 steals for a player with his talent and athleticism shouldn’t be a hard obstacle.
2. Brent Rooker to hit 30-plus home runs (+110 BetMGM)
The 31-year-old Rooker has quietly turned into one of the more underrated power hitters in the American League, let alone the majors.
Last season, youngsters Tyler Soderstrom and Nick Kurtz stole the show with their performances at the plate. However, Rooker wasn’t too far behind. The two-time All-Star hit .262 with 30 home runs, 89 RBI, and had an .814 OPS across 162 games.
When looking at his advanced batting stats from 2025, Rooker’s home run percentage was at 4.3, which is lower than his previous two seasons.
However, the veteran’s strikeout percentage improved (22.2) in 2025, as it was at 28.8 in 2024. But his fly ball percentage was at 30.2, which is down from 2024 (34.3), and his groundball percentage went up to 37.0 from 33.8 in 2024.
Based on those factors, Rooker is on a downward trend. However, we don’t think that will be the case as he’ll be playing in Sutter Health Park for another season. Last season, 14 of his homers came at home with a .281 average. Meanwhile, on the road, Rooker hit 16 bombs with a .245 average at the plate.
Given all the talent that the A’s have in their lineup, Rooker should get pitches to hit and get to the 30 home run threshold for the fourth-straight year.
3. Cody Bellinger to go over 24.5 home runs (-106 FanDuel)
The veteran outfielder had a good first season in the Big Apple with the Bronx Bombers in 2025. Bellinger slashed .272/.334/.480 with 29 home runs and 98 RBI. It was the fifth time in his career that the left-handed slugger had at least 25 home runs in a season.
After spending the previous two years playing at Wrigley Field, the 30-year-old outfielder took advantage of playing at one of the most hitter-friendly parks in the majors. Bellinger hit .302 with 18 home runs and 55 RBI, and had a tremendous .909 OPS at Yankee Stadium.
The veteran outfielder’s batting average (.241) and OPS (.715) dipped on the road, but he still swatted 11 home runs and drove in 55 RBI. We should expect Bellinger to have another solid year at the plate after the Yankees rewarded him with a five-year, $162.5 million deal in January. 25 home runs seems obtainable for Bellinger, considering he plays on a team that has Judge, Giancarlo Stanton, Ben Rice, Trent Grisham, and Jazz Chisholm.
4. Drake Baldwin to record 70-plus RBI (+120 DraftKings)
Another plus-money play that should be on bettors’ radar is Atlanta Braves second-year catcher Drake Baldwin to get at least 70 RBI this season.
The 24-year-old catcher had an outstanding rookie season, hitting .274 at the plate with 19 home runs, 80 RBI, and an .810 OPS. Baldwin was rewarded for his efforts, as he won Rookie of the Year in the National League. The young catcher showed quickly that the Braves made the right decision to call him up from the minors.
Baldwin might take a slight step back this season as opposing pitchers will have a better idea of what he can and can’t handle at the plate. However, Baldwin will still get plenty of RBI opportunities. He’s playing in a lineup that features Matt Olson, Ozzie Albies, Austin Riley, Jurickson Profar, Michael Harris II, and a healthy Ronald Acuna Jr.
If a starting pitcher wants to pitch around a batter in front of Baldwin, he’ll make them pay. Last season, Baldwin hit .319 with five home runs and 56 RBI with RISP.
More MLB Player Prop Futures (updated 2/26)
5. James Wood over 24.5 home runs (-106 FanDuel)
6. Spencer Strider over 164.5 strikeouts (-113 FanDuel)
7. Freddy Peralta over 175.5 strikeouts (-113 FanDuel)
